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Mercuric Chloride

Mercury chloride (HgCl2). A highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.

Year introduced: 1985

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Tree Number(s): D01.210.450.150.525, D01.538.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008627

Registry Number: 53GH7MZT1R

Entry Terms:

  • Chloride, Mercuric
  • Mercury Bichloride
  • Bichloride, Mercury
  • Corrosive Sublimate
  • Sublimate, Corrosive
  • HgCl2
  • Mercuric Perchloride
  • Perchloride, Mercuric
  • Sublimate
  • Mercury Dichloride
  • Dichloride, Mercury
  • Mercury Perchloride
  • Perchloride, Mercury

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